Concerned…

I went in to my OB for my confirmation appt. and they couldn’t find the fetal heartbeat. Based on ovulation testing, we were predicting we should be close to 9 weeks at the time, but the ultrasound measured the fetus as seven weeks in size. I am going back in a week for another confirmation, and am really struggling to stay positive. All the research I’ve been doing online seems really bleak. Has this happened to anyone else? What were the outcomes?

Edit to add: I have irregular periods so we couldn’t estimate gestational age from my last period. We calculated based on when I should have conceived after my LH (ovulation) peak. I utilized a due date calculator who allowed me to put in conception date to get this prediction.

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Same thing happened to me with my first… two weeks latter baby with a. Great heart beat !

Was it transvaginal? Did they tell you the crown rump length? Sometimes it is in the ultrasound report in your online portal.

it was transvaginal, I’m unsure of the crown rump length, just that it was measuring 7 weeks.

actually I’m seeing in the photo that it’s measuring CRL 0.96cm 7w1d. When we went in (2/28) we were estimating 8w6d based on an LH surge on 1/12. Ofc we’re hoping we’re off, but I am concerned if we’re not.

I would keep your heart guarded. A fetal pole > .77 cm without a heartbeat on transvaginal is concerning IF their measurement was accurate. There’s a chance it was not. My thoughts are with you and I’m so sorry you’re going through this regardless of the outcome.

Hope everything turns out good but just be prepared just in case it’s not good news.

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